The speaker, Seb, discusses the music industry's use of "reference tracks," which are demo recordings made by songwriters to pitch their songs to artists. These tracks often feature the songwriter's own vocals and can be quite different from the final version recorded by the artist. Seb shares examples of reference tracks by various artists, including Cathy Dennis, Ester Dean, and Sia, and how they were later recorded by famous artists such as Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber.
Seb notes that the songwriters behind these reference tracks are often not well-known, despite their significant contributions to the music industry. He also discusses how the image and physical appearance of an artist can play a significant role in their success, citing Sia as an example of someone who was initially overlooked due to her appearance but later found success as a solo artist.
The speaker also touches on the topic of "ghost production" and "ghostwriting," where producers and writers create music for other artists without receiving credit. He notes that this is a taboo topic in the industry and plans to discuss it further in a future video.
Overall, Seb's goal is to shed light on the often-overlooked process of music creation and to give credit to the songwriters and producers who contribute to the industry's biggest hits.
Here are the extracted facts, given a number and kept as short sentences:
1. The speaker is discussing the music industry and how it works.
2. The speaker mentions that singers are not always the authors of their songs.
3. Johnny Hallyday never created any of the texts he sang.
4. The majority of people only remember the performer, not the person who wrote the song.
5. There are people in the shadows who write songs for stars and record models to project themselves.
6. These models are called "reference tracks" or demos.
7. Cathy Dennis is an author and lyricist who writes songs and records herself to show how she wrote and how the text fits the instrumental.
8. Britney Spears recorded a song written by Cathy Dennis, which became a big hit.
9. Nicki Minaj and David Guetta recorded a song written by Ester Dean.
10. Ester Dean is a prolific songwriter who has written many songs for various artists.
11. Ariana Grande wrote a song for Justin Bieber, which became a hit.
12. Leona Lewis recorded a song that was later recorded by Ellie Goulding, which became a big hit.
13. Migos wrote a song for Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
14. Jessie J wrote a song for Miley Cyrus.
15. Sia is a songwriter who used to write for other artists but later became a successful solo artist.
16. Sia's case is an example of how physique can be important in a musical career.
17. Rod Temperton wrote songs for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller".
18. Some songs are not written expressly for a particular artist, but can be recorded by anyone.
19. Michael Jackson's music is often covered by other artists, but his versions are always considered the most iconic.
20. The majority of people are not aware of the process of songwriting and recording in the music industry.
21. Reference tracks are available online, allowing people to access and judge the work of songwriters and performers.
22. The speaker wants to discuss the topic of ghost production and ghostwriting in the music industry.
Note that I've excluded opinions and personal anecdotes, focusing on verifiable facts and information.